Russ Gurley Knihy

New and revised, provides information on the natural history, anatomy, selection, housing, diet, health, breeding, eggs and incubation, and hatchlings for the hobbyists and professional breeders. Also discusses the red-footed, yellow-footed, leopard and central asian or russian tortoises. 80 full-color photographs, range map.

In this book successful keepers share their knowledge and expertise in the fast growing movement of keeping and breeding tarantulas and scorpions in captivity. Chapters provide information on housing, diet, reproduction, and care of the young. Individual species accounts provide common and scientific names, country of origin, housing, diet, sexing, breeding, and more. Full-color photographs.